PREMONITION


Meaning of PREMONITION in English

ˌprēməˈnishən, ˌprem- noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle French, from Late Latin praemonition-, praemonitio, from Latin praemonitus (past participle of praemonēre to warn in advance, from prae- pre- + monēre to warn) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at mind

1. : previous warning, notice, or information : forewarning

falling leaves gave a premonition of coming winter

2. : anticipation of an event without conscious reason : presentiment

felt a premonition of danger

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